MASTER SYLLABUS
2017-2018
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Academic Division: Health Sciences
B.
Discipline: Physical Therapist Assistant
C.
Course Number and Title: PHTA1090 Therapeutic Exercise
D.
Course Coordinator: Nicole Martin, PT, MHS
Assistant Dean: Kelly Gray, MS, RN, CNE
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E.
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture: 2 hours
Laboratory: 5 hours
F.
Prerequisites: PHTA1010, PHTA1040, PHTA1070
Co-requisites: PHTA1110 (M)
G.
Syllabus Effective Date: Fall, 2017
H.
Textbook(s) Title:
Required:
Therapeutic Exercise
 Authors: Kisner & Colby
 Copyright Year: 2012
 Edition: 6th
 ISBN #: 9780803625747
Musculoskeletal Assessment: Joint Motion and Muscle Testing
 Authors: Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins
 Copyright Year: 2013
 Edition: 3rd
 ISBN #: 9781609138165
I.
Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual: None
J.
Course Description: This course is beginning course work in therapeutic exercise including goniometry,
range of motion, manual muscle testing, strengthening, stretching, joint mobilization, manual therapy,
abnormal posture and gait training as well as wheelchair mobility, aquatic therapy and women’s care.
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K.
College-Wide Learning Outcomes:
College-Wide Learning Outcome
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy
L.
Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Solving math formula for correct application of theraband
utilizing Quantitative Literacy VALUE rubric during
weeks 6-7
Course Outcomes and Assessment Methods:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall:
Outcomes
1. Demonstrate verbal and non-verbal interactions to
initiate, complete and terminate a simulated patient
intervention.
2. Produce a functional SOAP note for a simulated
patient intervention.
3. Design a therapeutic exercise program for a
simulated patient according to the physical therapist
plan of care.
4. Collaborate with supervising P.T. when simulated
therapeutic exercise program requires modification.
5. Adjust therapeutic exercise program, functional
training intervention, or manual therapy program
based on the simulated patient’s response and in
accordance with PT Plan of Care.
6. Explain therapeutic exercise program, functional
training intervention and manual therapy techniques
at patient’s level of understanding.
7. Provide therapeutic exercise and functional training
instruction to simulated patient(s) for home carry
over.
8. Instruct patient and/or caregiver in use and care of
assistive device.
9. Compare simulated patient performance of
therapeutic exercise program and functional training
activities with short and long term goals in
simulated plan of care.
10. Progress patient interventions utilizing short and
long term goals in the simulated plan of care.
11. Analyze simulated patient response to physical
therapy treatment to provide suggestions to
supervising P.T. for plan of care modification.
12. Compare and contrast various methods and/or
protocols of application for therapeutic exercise,
gait training, range of motion, stretching, posture
training, joint mobilization and manual therapy
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Assessments – How it is met
& When it is met
Midterm lab practical and final lab practical
exams
Written SOAP note completed at midterm lab
practical and final lab practical exams
Midterm lab practical and Final lab practical
exams
Midterm lab practical and Final lab practical
exams
Mini-lab tests at time of topic, Midterm lab
practical and final lab practical exams
Mini-lab tests at time of topic, Midterm lab
practical and Final lab practical exams
Mini-lab tests at time of topic, Midterm lab
practical and Final lab practical exams
Mini-lab tests at time of topic, Midterm lab
practical and Final lab practical exams
Midterm lab and final lab practical exams
Midterm lab and final lab practical exams
Midterm lab and final lab practical exams
Quiz at time of topic. Exam 1, 2, 3 and Final
exams
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Outcomes
13. Identify indications, precautions, and
contraindications for gait training, range of motion,
stretching, joint mobilization and manual therapy
application.
14. Demonstrate the application of range of motion,
stretching, and strengthening techniques.
15. Demonstrate application of therapeutic exercise
interventions for postural deficits.
16. Describe principles and grades of peripheral joint
mobilizations.
17. Demonstrate safe application of therapeutic exercise
principles.
18. Describe principles and grades of peripheral joint
mobilizations.
19. Identify normal range of motion measurements and
levels of muscle grades.
20. Demonstrate correct application of manual muscle
testing and goniometric measurements on a
simulated patient.
21. Apply anatomy and physiology principles to the
application of goniometry, manual muscle testing,
gait training, manual therapy, joint mobilization and
therapeutic exercise.
22. Demonstrate proper use of W/C through doorways,
uneven surfaces, ramps and when encountering
environmental barriers.
23. Determine correct instructional technique for
simulated patient in wheelchair.
24. Demonstrate ability to instruct patient in wheelchair
mobility skills in a competent and effective manner.
25. Discuss the theory of taping for a variety of
diagnoses/interventions.
26. Identify differences in functional and traditional
taping applications.
27. List various patient deficits that may be addressed in
physical therapy in relation to women’s health care.
28. Identify physical therapy interventions utilized in
women’s health care.
29. Identify indications, precautions and
contraindications involved in physical therapy
treatment for the obstetric patient.
30. Identify indications, precautions, and
contraindications for aquatic therapy.
31. Describe principles and positioning techniques for
aquatic therapeutic exercise.
32. Compare and contrast various methods and/or
protocols of application for aquatic therapeutic
exercise.
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Assessments – How it is met
& When it is met
Quiz at time of topic. Exams 1, 2, 3 and Final
exams
Mini-lab tests at time of topic. Midterm lab
practical and Final lab practical exams
Mini-lab test at time of topic, Exam 3 Weeks
12-13 and Final exam week 16
Quiz at time of topic and Exam 3 weeks 1213 and Final exam week 16
Mini-lab tests at time of topic, Midterm lab
practical and final lab practical
Quiz at time of topic. Exam 3 weeks 12-13
and Final exam week 16
Mini-lab tests at time of topic, Midterm lab
and final lab practical.
Quiz at time of topic. Exam 1 weeks 4-5 and
Final exam week 16
Mini-lab tests at time of topic, Midterm lab
and Final lab practical exams
Quiz at time of topic. Exam 1, 2, 3 and Final
exams
Mini-lab tests at time of topic, Midterm lab
practical and Final lab practical exams
Lab skills checklist at time of topic
Quiz at time of topic. Final exam week 16
Final lab practical exam
Quiz at time of topic. Final exam week 16
Quiz at time of topic. Final exam week 16
Quiz at time of topic. Final exam week 16
Quiz at time of topic. Final exam week 16
Quiz at time of topic. Final exam week 16
Quiz at time of topic. Final exam week 16
Quiz at time of topic. Final exam week 16
Quiz at time of topic. Final exam week 16
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M.
Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):
Week 1: Introduction/ROM
Week 2: Goniometry and Manual Muscle Testing
Week 3: Goniometry and Manual Muscle Testing cont’d
Week 4: Exam 1
Week 5: Stretching/Dynamic Splinting
Week 6: Strengthening
Week 7: Open/Closed Kinetic Chain and Plyometrics
Week 8: Exam 2
Week 9: Jt. Mobilization/Manual Therapy
Week 10: Abnormal Posture
Week 11: Pre-Gait/Gait Training
Week 12: Exam 3
Week 13: Taping/Wheelchair
Week 14: Aquatic Exercise
Week 15: Women’s Care/Obstetrics
Week 16: Final exam
N.
O.
Course Assignments:
1.
Lecture:
a. Quizzes given throughout semester worth 10% of course grade
b. 3 exams worth 30% of course grade
c. One comprehensive final exam worth 20% of course grade
2.
Lab:
a. Mini laboratory examinations worth 10% of course grade for manual muscle testing, goniometric
measurements, active/assisted/passive range of motion, strengthening, stretching, posture and gait
training.
b. Lab skills checklists for wheelchair management (P/NP)
c. One mid- term full laboratory examination worth 10% of course grade.
d. One final full laboratory examination which is comprehensive worth 20% of course grade.
e. Computation assessment (non-graded)
Recommended Grading Scale:
NUMERIC
93–100
90–92
87–89
83–86
80–82
77–79
73–76
70-72
67–69
63-66
60-62
00-59
GRADE
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DF
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POINTS
4.00
3.67
3.33
3.00
2.67
2.33
2.00
1.67
1.33
1.00
0.67
0.00
DEFINITION
Superior
Superior
Above Average
Above Average
Above Average
Average
Average
Below Average
Below Average
Below Average
Poor
Failure
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P.
Grading and Testing Guidelines:
This is a lecture/lab course which requires a passing grade of 77% in both the lecture and lab component.
Lecture is worth 60% of the total grade and lab is worth 40% of the total grade. Once each component has
been passed with a 77% grade the two components will be averaged for the final course grade. Students
falling below 77% in either component will have failed to meet the requirements to continue in the PTA
program.
Q.
Examination Policy:
A student who misses a quiz for any reason must notify the instructor and make arrangements for making
up the quiz. The student will have three school days from the quiz date to make it up.
A student who must miss an examination for any reason is responsible for notifying the instructor prior to
the exam, if possible, or within 24 hours of missed exam, and to make arrangements for making up the
examination. The student will have a maximum of five school days from the date of the examination in
which to make it up. If the instructor is not notified regarding a missed exam, the student will receive an
automatic "0" on the exam.
Final exams will be held as scheduled. Requests to take a final exam earlier should be made only under
unusual and extenuating circumstances. These requests are to be submitted, in writing, no later than one
week prior to the last class day of the term to the Program Director's office.
R.
Class Attendance and Homework Make-Up Policy:
The PTA program is a series of sequential courses developed to build from one class session and course to
the next. It is imperative that the student attend all class and laboratory sessions based on the progressive
sequence and amount of educational material to be presented in six semesters. All instructors will maintain
attendance records and will follow college attendance guidelines and policies.
It will be the responsibility of the student to obtain lecture notes and to make up laboratory sessions. Any
student missing two or more classes will be required to meet with the Program Director. Students have a
primary responsibility for notifying their instructors about anticipated or planned absences.
S.
Classroom Expectations:
Students are expected to attend every class session and listen attentively and interact and behave in a
professional manor conducive to learning. If a student is found to be disrupting a class session he/or she
may be asked to leave the classroom upon the discretion of the instructor and then be required to meet with
the Program Director discuss professional behavior and expectations.
T.
College Procedures/Policies:
Attendance Requirements: All students are required to attend all scheduled classes and examinations.
Each faculty member has the right to establish regulations regarding attendance that he/she considers
necessary for successful study.
Students who do not attend classes may be administratively withdrawn from those classes. However,
failure to attend classes does not constitute withdrawal, and students are expected to process a formal
withdrawal though the Student Records Office in Kee Hall.
Student engagement requirements:
Student engagement is based on the “active pursuit” of learning which can be measured by class
attendance, class participation (in class or online), taking required quizzes/examinations, and submission of
work assignments or papers. Student engagement consists of a student attending at least 60% of the class
sessions (there should be attendance throughout the term) and/or completing 75% of the assignments listed
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on the syllabus at the midpoint in the term. Exceptions can be made when there is on-going
communication between the student and faculty member. The communication must be documented and the
faculty member and student must be in agreement regarding the exception. Students not meeting the
expectation will be administratively withdrawn from class. If a student believes he/she was
administratively withdrawn in error, he/she may file an appeal. Being administratively withdrawn may
have program and financial aid implications.
Academic Misconduct is any activity that tends to compromise the academic integrity of the college, or
subvert the educational process. Examples of academic misconduct include, but are not limited to:
1.
Violation of course or program rules as contained in the course syllabus or other information provided
to the student; violation of program requirements as established by departments and made available to
students.
2.
Plagiarism including, but not limited to, submitting, without appropriate acknowledgment, any written,
visual or oral material that has been copied in whole or in part from the work of others (whether such
source is published or not) even if the material is completely paraphrased in one’s own words. This
includes another individual’s academic composition, compilation, or other product, or a commercially
prepared paper. Plagiarism also includes submitting work in which portions were substantially
produced by someone acting as a tutor or editor.
Such practices constitute plagiarism regardless of motive. Those who deny deceitful intent, claim not
to have known that the act constituted plagiarism, or maintain that what they did was inadvertent are
nevertheless subject to penalties when plagiarism has been confirmed.
3.
Cheating and dishonest practices in connection with examinations, papers and projects, including but
not limited to using unauthorized notes, study aids or information on an examination; obtaining help
from another student during an examination; taking an exam or doing work for another student;
providing one’s own work for another student to copy and submit as his/her own; or allowing another
student to do one’s work and then submitting the work as one’s own. Also included would be altering
a graded work after it has been returned, then submitting the work for re-grading; or submitting
identical or similar papers for credit in more than one course without prior permission from the course
instructors.
4.
Fabrication including but not limited to falsifying or inventing any information, data or citation;
presenting data that were not gathered in accordance with defined appropriate guidelines, and failing to
include an accurate account of the method by which data were collected.
5.
Obtaining an Unfair Advantage including, but not limited to stealing, reproducing, circulating, or
otherwise gaining access to examination materials prior to the time authorized by the instructor;
unauthorized collaborating on an academic assignment; taking, hiding or altering resource material; or
undertaking any activity with the purpose of creating or obtaining an unfair advantage over another
student’s academic work.
6.
Aiding and Abetting Academic Dishonesty including, but not limited to providing material,
information or other assistance to another person with the knowledge that such aid could be used in
any of the violations stated above, or providing false information in connection with any inquiry
regarding academic integrity.
7.
Alteration of Grades or Marks including but not limited to, action by the student in an effort to change
the earned credit or grade.
In addition, cases of academic dishonesty may involve photocopied materials. Materials used may fall
under the Copyright Act. Violations of said Act may subject the user and/or the College to sanctions.
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Statement on Disabilities: Any student who requires reasonable accommodations related to a disability
should inform the course instructor and the Coordinator of Specialized Services (Room 138 in Kee Hall;
phone 419-755-4727).
Students who encounter difficulty in any of their courses are encouraged to visit the Tutoring Resource
Center (Room 119 in Fallerius Technical Education Center) for tutoring assistance, and the Student Success
Center (Room 136 in Kee Hall) for academic assistance, advising services, referrals for personal counseling
and Learning Disability (LD) Testing.
Statement on Withdrawals: As a student, you are expected to attend class. If you are unable or choose not
to attend class, or if for whatever reason you are unable to keep up with the requirements of a course, you
need to officially drop the class at the Student Records Office. Refund dates and withdrawal dates will
vary slightly from term to term. Contact the Student Records Office for applicable dates. Additionally
these dates are posted on the academic calendar available on the college’s website,
www.ncstatecollege.edu, under the Academics heading on the home page and are available at the Student
Records Office in Kee Hall. Students should go to the Student Records Office (Room 142 in Kee Hall) to
process their withdrawal from any class.
If you choose to walk away from your class without officially withdrawing from it, the faculty member
teaching the class must grade your classroom performance on the material available to him or her. This
normally results in an "F" grade. An "F" grade can lower your grade point average considerably depending
on the total credits accumulated.
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